($1,565) Movers From Olympia, WA to Ogden, UT

What to know before moving from Olympia to Ogden

• Rent prices in Ogden are 33% lower than in Olympia.
• Home prices in Ogden are 24.5% lower than in Olympia.
• Income in Ogden is 5.3% lower than in Olympia.
• The cost of living for a single person in Ogden is 17.5% lower than in Olympia.
• The cost of living for a family in Ogden is 14.8% lower than in Olympia.
• The unemployment rate in Ogden is 32.14% lower than in Olympia.
• Sales taxes in Ogden are 22.87% lower than in Olympia.
• State income taxes in Ogden are 4.95% higher than in Olympia.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,473.51 in Ogden to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Olympia.

How life is different in Olympia vs. Ogden

• Ogden's population is about 57% greater than Olympia.
• Ogden's public transportation has a score of 6 out of 10 versus Olympia's higher score of 5.
• Ogden is more walkable than Olympia with a score of 44 out of 100 vs Olympia's 39 out of 100.
• Ogden has a bike-friendliness score 44 out of 100, which means it isn't as accessible to and safe for cyclists as Olympia, which has a score of 59 out of 100.
• Ogden's crime rate is higher than Olympia with a score of 46.94 compared to Olympia's 27.95. This means that Ogden neighborhoods are safer than 46.94% of all U.S. neighborhoods, and Olympia neighborhoods are safer than 27.95%.
• Ogden is considered to be less safe than Olympia with a score of 53.06 vs Olympia's 62.25.
• Air quality in Ogden is good, and in Olympia it's good.

Other things to consider for your Olympia vs. Ogden move

• Weather: If you're planning to move to Ogden, it's advisable to June, September and May as these are the most pleasant months in Ogden, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Ogden experiences both hot summer and very cold weather. Best and worst of both worlds.
• HOA rules: Check ahead with any neighborhood or community rules on moving to ensure a smooth move.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator you'll want to check on how to reserve it for move day.
• Truck parking permits: Some cities require parking permits for large vehicles and moving trucks. Find out if you need any parking permits ahead of time.
• State licensing: Although a local license is not required in Utah, make sure the moving company you’ll be hiring is registered with U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT). To verify if you’re dealing with a legal and licensed mover, you may ask them their USDOT registration number. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Utah moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Utah does not require any moving permits, but it is helpful to check local parking restrictions before moving into the state.
• Change of address: We recommend submitting your change of address form with USPS at least a week prior to your move. You can set an official move date on the form and this way all of your mail will get properly forwarded to Ogden. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance. In Utah, movers commonly offer Released Value Protection at no extra cost, providing coverage at 60 cents per pound. To increase protection, consider discussing Full Value Protection options with the moving company.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

Where to live in Ogden

Now that you've decided to make the move to "Junction City", these are the best neighborhoods to move to in Ogden.

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